I have Bear here with me now. Literally, in the study, on leash. He's been getting along really well with the other 3, but I decided I really needed to start working on getting him used to being in the house.
Poor sweet guy. He startles at EVERYTHING! He jumps when the icemaker in the freezer dumps ice. He stares up in horror at the ceiling fans. He's currently staring at me, and won't even try to get comfortable in the house.
I imagined that acclimating him would be a trial, but this is downright wrong. He doesn't want to sleep on pillows or the beanbag chair (Stormy's absolute favorite), I think because they just feel weird to him. I want him to feel at home. The poor guy is going to be a nightmare to train I fear because he has no interest in anything . Toys are foreign to him. Treats? He has so far passed up mini marshmallows, hotdog pieces, cheddar cheese, dog treats, bread...everything. Even his food doesn't get him jazzed up. I think a trip to petsmart is in order. Maybe if I let him choose we'll find something he likes.
He's panting like crazy. He's not thirsty, and he shouldn't be too hot. I think he's just nervous.
I'm so mad at his past owners. Poor dog is so anti social it's not funny. Everything is new to him.
At least he seems to like Tim and I, and he found his voice for the first time today. He has a high pitched bark, which reminds me of a border collie or sheltie . I'm hoping that we can teach "speak" and "quiet" pretty soon. First mission: find the appropriate treat.
*facepalm* What have I gotten myself into?
Poor sweet guy. He startles at EVERYTHING! He jumps when the icemaker in the freezer dumps ice. He stares up in horror at the ceiling fans. He's currently staring at me, and won't even try to get comfortable in the house.
I imagined that acclimating him would be a trial, but this is downright wrong. He doesn't want to sleep on pillows or the beanbag chair (Stormy's absolute favorite), I think because they just feel weird to him. I want him to feel at home. The poor guy is going to be a nightmare to train I fear because he has no interest in anything . Toys are foreign to him. Treats? He has so far passed up mini marshmallows, hotdog pieces, cheddar cheese, dog treats, bread...everything. Even his food doesn't get him jazzed up. I think a trip to petsmart is in order. Maybe if I let him choose we'll find something he likes.
He's panting like crazy. He's not thirsty, and he shouldn't be too hot. I think he's just nervous.
I'm so mad at his past owners. Poor dog is so anti social it's not funny. Everything is new to him.
At least he seems to like Tim and I, and he found his voice for the first time today. He has a high pitched bark, which reminds me of a border collie or sheltie . I'm hoping that we can teach "speak" and "quiet" pretty soon. First mission: find the appropriate treat.
*facepalm* What have I gotten myself into?
